On October 30th and 31st, join Lovecraft Arts & Sciences for weird fiction readings by local and regional authors in the store, conveniently located in the Arcade, 65 Weybosset Street.

On Friday, the program begins at 6 PM with introductions and a brief reading of spooky Lovecraft tales, followed by readings by local authors Vincent O’Neil and Paul DiFilippo. Find more details on Facebook.

On Saturday, following introductions at 6 PM and another set of chilling Lovecraft tales, hear from three New England authors, Matthew Bartlett, Douglas Wynne, and Jonathan Thomas. Check out Facebook for more info.

Spend Halloween afternoon at the H.P. Lovecraft Walking Tour! The two and a half hour tour starts at 2 PM, taking visitors past 30 points of interest including 2 of Lovecraft’s homes. The tour is limited to 25 participants. Tickets can be purchased in advanced through Eventbrite.

The Lovecraft Arts & Sciences store is open year round, Monday to Saturday, 10:30 to 6:30pm. It is the only store in the world dedicated to weird fiction and art in general, and specifically to H. P. Lovecraft’s brand of cosmic horror. Surrounded by weird tales, unusual art, and strange curiosities, there’s no better place to celebrate Halloween in Providence. For information about the store and events, call 401.264.0838.